Consular Districts

Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Madrid

CVASC in Madrid has been in operation since 22nd July, 2011. Ordinary passport holders should go to CVASC for application. The Consular Office of the embassy won't accept application from ordinary passport holders. However, applicants of diplomatic/official/service passport holders and applicants of Hong Kong /Macau visa can still submit application directly to the embassy.

Note:1. The regular processing time is 5 working days; express service takes 3 working days; rush service takes 2 working days; postal service takes 10 working days.2. This CVASC accepts cash, and local bank debit card. You need to make your payment through remittance if using postal service. The CVASC staff will inform you of the amount of payment when your passport is ready for return.

I am a Thai citizen, currently holding Schengen Visa. I'll be travelling on Tran-Siberian train through China in May. I have some questions here:

1) Can I apply for China Tourist L in Barcelona instead of Madrid?2) How long does it take from making an appointment to final approval?3) If I can't pick up the result myself, can it be shipped by post to other European country?

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Answered by Nancy from BELGIUM | Mar. 05, 2018 20:58

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1) You should make the application from the CVASV in Madrid.2) It usually takes four working days for the processing after you submit the application.3) The result could be shipped by post to other European country. But I cannot guarantee that. You can contact the CVASC to ask this.

Asked by David Haste from NEW ZEALAND | Feb. 25, 2018 10:48Reply

New Zealander traveling in Spain and going to China, how do I get a Chinese Visa.

Hi there, Myself and my wife are travelling in Europe at the moment. We are flying to China via Madrid in April and need to apply for entry permit for china. Can we do so in Madrid and if so how long does it take?

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Answered by Emma from HUNGARY | Feb. 26, 2018 00:36

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It's possible for you to make the application from the CVASC in Madrid, and it usually needs five working days to process the application. If you go to China for sightseeing purpose, first, you need to provide a filled-out application form affixed with passport-style photo, your passport and its photocopy, valid entry permit to Spain, round trip air tickets and hotel reservation. Next, submit the application to the CVASC.

Asked by Shams from SPAIN | Oct. 25, 2017 14:30Reply

Visa for Macau with Bangladesh passport

I am a Bangladesh passport but I have residence of Spain, right now live in Barcelona. I would like to apply the visa of Macau, could you pls let me know the process? thx

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Answered by Tony from AUSTRALIA | Oct. 25, 2017 21:26

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Hi, if you go to Macau for sightseeing purpose, you should first prepare the required documents including copy of passport, the filled-out application form, a passport-style photo, bank statement, proof of purpose of visit, hotel reservation, flight itinerary as well as other required documents. Next, submit the application to China embassy or the consulate.

Answered by Shams from SPAIN | Oct. 26, 2017 10:51

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Need original passport or only copy enough? Thx

Answered by Tony | Oct. 26, 2017 20:07

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Only copy enough. If you are worried, you can contact the China embassy to confirm this.

Answered by Shams from SPAIN | Oct. 27, 2017 01:50

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I did contact with Embassy Madrid n Consulta Barcelona, they even don’t know what documents I should provide.

Answered by Tony | Oct. 27, 2017 04:07

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If so, you can try to make the application by submitting your copy of passport and other requirements. Good luck!

Asked by adrian from SPAIN | May. 21, 2017 10:16Reply

Serving soldier based in Gibralter

I am a British serving soldier in Gibralter born in Spain,what documents do I need to produce to the Chinese Embassy in Madrid for a single entry visa.

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Answered by Gary from AUSTRIA | May. 21, 2017 21:10

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Hi, if you go to China for sightseeing purpose, you need to provide a filled-out application form affixed with a passport-style photo, your passport and its photocopy, residence permit in Spain, round trip air tickets and hotel reservation.

Asked by Haitham from LIBYA | May. 08, 2017 07:00Reply

I'm hold Libyan passport can I know all the documents for china visa

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Answered by Daniel from REPUBLIC OF KOREA | May. 08, 2017 20:55

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Hi, if you visit China for tourism purpose, you should prepare the passport and copy of its data page, a completed application form, and a passport-style photo, your valid visa in a third country if you don't apply in your home country, round trip air tickets and hotel booking record for the application.